Manager, Commercial Underwriting
Top Benefits
About the role
Truthfulness | Fairness | Value | Loyalty
At Western Financial Group, we take pride in being one of Canada's largest insurance brokers. Our strength lies in our incredible team of over 2,200 dedicated professionals, spread across 180+ locations nationwide. Together, we create a supportive and collaborative environment that has earned us the recognition of one of Forbes Canada’s Best Employers.
Discover a workplace where your well-being is a priority, and your contributions make a real difference. With competitive benefits, a strong community focus, and a commitment to work-life balance, Western is not just a place to work, it's a place to thrive!
Join our team and experience the Western difference – where caring for our customers, communities and team members is our passion!
Manager, Commercial Underwriting: 20-month contract
In this role, you are responsible for leading the Commercial Underwriting Department to attain business growth, maximize productivity and deliver exceptional customer care. Every day you will build relationships within the business, industry, and your team to develop effective strategies on meeting company objectives.
Here is what a typical day looks like
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Directing a team of underwriters to help write new and renewal business at an enterprise level
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Ensure underwriting policies, practices and guidelines are rolled out, understood, and adhered to
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Collaborating to identify key pricing and coverage trends and providing technical expertise support to develop new wordings, endorsements, coverages/or products
-
Ensure service standards, productivity and quality targets are met
-
Support and participate in change management process to shape organizational understanding of proposed changes and establish support from key stakeholders
The value you bring
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General Insurance Level 3 License (within 3 months of hire)
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CAIB and/or CIP preferred
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Proven experience Underwriting, preferably in a Commercial Underwriting role
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Proven experience leading a team of Underwriters
Hours: 37.5 hours/week – term of 20 months
Location: Remote in Canada
Salary range: $95,000 - $120,000
Requisition : 81951
At Western, we prioritize the well-being of our employees and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity within our communities. We strive to create a workplace that is accessible, equitable, and supportive, ensuring that all team members feel valued and can thrive in their roles. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and we encourage individuals to apply even if their experience does not fully meet all the criteria listed.
If you need assistance or have questions about requesting reasonable accommodation, please feel free to reach out to us at any time during the hiring process by contacting our Talent Acquisition team at talent.acquisition@westernfg.ca or reviewing Careers Page on our website.
We value our employees and offer programs that enhance their lives. Eligible employees receive 3 weeks' vacation, 14 wellness days, company matching investment and savings programs, and 100% employer-paid group benefits.
For over 20 years, community support has been integral to our culture through the Western Financial Group Communities Foundation.
About Western Financial Group
Western Financial Group is a diversified insurance services company that is focused on creating security and has provided over one million Canadians the right protection for more than 100 years. Headquartered in High River, Alberta, Western provides personal and business insurance through 220 locations, its affiliates and a variety of connected channels, with an engaged team of approximately 2,100 people.
Day in and day out, the interactions of our people are rooted in four guiding principles: Truthfulness, Fairness, Value and Loyalty. For customers, that means honesty and accountability from your Western insurance experts; trust and loyalty; hard-earned knowledge of our business; and longstanding relationships with enduring value.
Western Financial Group is a subsidiary of Trimont Financial, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company.
Manager, Commercial Underwriting
Top Benefits
About the role
Truthfulness | Fairness | Value | Loyalty
At Western Financial Group, we take pride in being one of Canada's largest insurance brokers. Our strength lies in our incredible team of over 2,200 dedicated professionals, spread across 180+ locations nationwide. Together, we create a supportive and collaborative environment that has earned us the recognition of one of Forbes Canada’s Best Employers.
Discover a workplace where your well-being is a priority, and your contributions make a real difference. With competitive benefits, a strong community focus, and a commitment to work-life balance, Western is not just a place to work, it's a place to thrive!
Join our team and experience the Western difference – where caring for our customers, communities and team members is our passion!
Manager, Commercial Underwriting: 20-month contract
In this role, you are responsible for leading the Commercial Underwriting Department to attain business growth, maximize productivity and deliver exceptional customer care. Every day you will build relationships within the business, industry, and your team to develop effective strategies on meeting company objectives.
Here is what a typical day looks like
-
Directing a team of underwriters to help write new and renewal business at an enterprise level
-
Ensure underwriting policies, practices and guidelines are rolled out, understood, and adhered to
-
Collaborating to identify key pricing and coverage trends and providing technical expertise support to develop new wordings, endorsements, coverages/or products
-
Ensure service standards, productivity and quality targets are met
-
Support and participate in change management process to shape organizational understanding of proposed changes and establish support from key stakeholders
The value you bring
-
General Insurance Level 3 License (within 3 months of hire)
-
CAIB and/or CIP preferred
-
Proven experience Underwriting, preferably in a Commercial Underwriting role
-
Proven experience leading a team of Underwriters
Hours: 37.5 hours/week – term of 20 months
Location: Remote in Canada
Salary range: $95,000 - $120,000
Requisition : 81951
At Western, we prioritize the well-being of our employees and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity within our communities. We strive to create a workplace that is accessible, equitable, and supportive, ensuring that all team members feel valued and can thrive in their roles. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and we encourage individuals to apply even if their experience does not fully meet all the criteria listed.
If you need assistance or have questions about requesting reasonable accommodation, please feel free to reach out to us at any time during the hiring process by contacting our Talent Acquisition team at talent.acquisition@westernfg.ca or reviewing Careers Page on our website.
We value our employees and offer programs that enhance their lives. Eligible employees receive 3 weeks' vacation, 14 wellness days, company matching investment and savings programs, and 100% employer-paid group benefits.
For over 20 years, community support has been integral to our culture through the Western Financial Group Communities Foundation.
About Western Financial Group
Western Financial Group is a diversified insurance services company that is focused on creating security and has provided over one million Canadians the right protection for more than 100 years. Headquartered in High River, Alberta, Western provides personal and business insurance through 220 locations, its affiliates and a variety of connected channels, with an engaged team of approximately 2,100 people.
Day in and day out, the interactions of our people are rooted in four guiding principles: Truthfulness, Fairness, Value and Loyalty. For customers, that means honesty and accountability from your Western insurance experts; trust and loyalty; hard-earned knowledge of our business; and longstanding relationships with enduring value.
Western Financial Group is a subsidiary of Trimont Financial, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company.